The Sales Manager, Custom Synthesis is leading our Custom Synthesis sales team. The Manager is responsible for the sales of custom synthesis services to customers in academia and in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. The Sales Manager, Custom Synthesis is responsible for planning and executing sales activities to meet established goals for the Custom Synthesis business. The Sales Manager, Custom Synthesis will be leading a team of Research Sales Representatives and Technical Sales Specialists through motivation, encouragement and leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Master’s in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences

3-5 years sales experience in the Pharma or Life Science industry

Ability to travel to tradeshows and customer visits as required (less than 20%)

Positive presentation style

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office

Ability to effectively organize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment

Positive and determined attitude with the ability to communicate in a proactive and solution-focused manner, including keeping management aware of potential issues

Detail oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical and analytical problems

Ability to work independently and manage one’s time

Communicate effectively and ability to function well in a team environment with a multicultural/ multinational team

Preferred:

PhD Degree in Science related field

Previous Project Management and/or Leadership experience

Familiar with Peptide manufacturing or Sales of Custom synthesis services

Salesforce and/or SAP experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accomplish Custom Synthesis sales objectives by developing, and maintaining a robust pipeline of new opportunities

Present applicable company capabilities as benefits to prospective customers and provide pre-sales technical assistance to customers

Address requests for Custom Synthesis services, follow up with customers on potential orders and close the sale

This position requires the employee to regularly stand for 1 to 2 hours a day, and to regularly walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee must also be capable of writing, using a computer keyboard, telephone and related office equipment. The ability to lift up to 25 lbs. is also required. The employee must be able to move throughout all buildings unrestricted.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.